In this lesson, you will learn how to make your essay flow by connecting your examples, facts, and reasons to your thesis. [3:14]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong thesis statement by using "BOS." [4:39]

In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in a persuasive essay by using paragraph form. [7:14]

In this lesson, you will learn how to develop strong supporting evidence by including cause and effect. [3:58]

In this lesson, you will learn how to draft an engaging opening by writing a story that connects to your opinion. [4:36]

In this lesson, you will brainstorm opinion topics by listing things that you care about, and that give you strong feelings. [4:06]

In this lesson, you will learn how to connect the parts of your persuasive speech by considering transition words. [5:27]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a memorable closing paragraph by explaining why your opinion matters. [4:50]

In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your persuasive speech by rereading to make sure your evidence supports your thesis statement. [5:12]

In this lesson, you will learn how to connect ideas in a text by using example, addition, contrast, and concession transitions. [5:50]

In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your argument by identifying the opposing claim and arguing against it. [4:34]

In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your writing is focused on the prompt by using the prompt as you review your work. [6:30]

In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a memorable closing by telling a story that supports your opinion. [3:47]

In this lesson, you will learn how to collect evidence to support your thesis by using observations, statistics, quotations, personal interviews, and questions. [4:41]

In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the different parts of an essay by labeling the thesis, topic sentence, supporting details and elaboration. [6:27]

In this lesson, you will learn how to organize ideas and evidence in an argumentative essay by using paragraph form. [6:16]

Students will be able to clarify how each piece of evidence supports the reason by writing sentences explaining each piece of evidence. [5:28]

In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on your supporting details by using an anecdote. [5:13]

In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the purpose of an essay by using the action verbs and the subject in a prompt. Login gives access to a slideshow and a second video. [5:08]

Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy. [7:44]

In this lesson, you will learn how to support your argument by turning the topic sentence into a question. [5:07]

In this lesson, you will learn how to elaborate on a supporting detail by writing hypothetical details. [4:52]

In this lesson, you will learn how to strengthen your argument by better organizing the evidence being presented. [4:15]